Operated hire ensures your project is completed safely and efficiently. Strike free.
The most experienced & highly trained operators achieving all levels of project complexity, responsible for over 1 million hours of strike free
excavation work
Providing you with the right advice, skilled operators and specialist vacuum excavation to tackle your most complex jobs. We've delivered over 1 million working hours with zero strikes.
Elite Operators as standard
Vac-Ex aspires to offer the best excavator operators with the best vacuum excavators so that our clients know they are in trusted hands. Our operators are responsible for over 1 million hours of strike free excavation work so our reputation speaks volumes.
Our operators are at the heart of everything we do which is why a particular focus of ours is our highly developed in-house training programme. This allows our operators to become the best accredited operators in the industry specialising in some of the most challenging construction sectors, including airports, nuclear power, oil & gas, and more. Our commitment to training and accreditation ensures that our operators are well-prepared to meet the demands of your excavation project, no matter how complex.
Our operators will work in partnership with your team to get the job done safely and efficiently.
What the process looks like:
1. Consult
We will work with you to understand what you need to get the job done properly.
2. Recommend
Book in the right machine, the right equipment and the right operator for your job.
3. Hire
24/7 operated hire to complete the job on time, working closely with you and your team.
Operated Machines
All our units are available to hire 24/7 with our highly qualified operators.
32T 8 Wheel Vacuum Excavator Functionality
The CPCS Ticketed Operated 32T 8 Wheel Vacuum Excavation unit comes with 8 wheeled rear steer, 12m³ capacity and the hydraulic extendable “Mega Arm”, which is the longest reaching hydraulic power arm in the market.
The vacuum excavation unit offers a verge and kerb side tipping feature so that the plant operator can easily access the areas needed when depositing the materials. Our units come with a tracker system built in, birds eye 4-way recordable CCTV, left-hand drive for access and egress and side scanners to ensure your vehicle remains safe throughout the extraction and transportation process.
Prior to commencement of hire, a Pre-Hire Duty of Care Conformity Pack will be issued before the unit is deployed.
32T 8 Wheel Vacuum Excavator Features
CPCS Accredited
Our 32T 8 Wheel Vacuum Excavator is operated by a HGV qualified CPCS accredited plant operator to operate in a safe and professional manner.
At Vac-Ex we are dedicated to keeping our units as environmentally safe as possible which is why our vacuum excavation units are available with HVO Fuel, more information on our biofuels can be found on our environmental page.
For more information on our 32T vacuum excavation units or to arrange hiring one of our available units please complete the short form below or call 01302 638 465.
T-Vac Midi Track Functionality
The CPCS Ticketed Operated T-Vac Midi Track is a small but powerful unit. Capable of excavating most types of ground both wet or dry, this unit has a small footprint allowing it to access the tightest environments.
This unit has a spoil capacity of 1m³ and can be fitted with a Chalwyn valve and spark arrestor upon request for added safety functionality.
T-Vac Midi Track Features
Compact Vac-Ex
Our compact vacuum excavation unit can be controlled remotely. These units are operated by a qualified CPCS accredited plant operator to operate in a safe and professional manner.
For more information on our CPCS Ticketed Operated T-Vac Midi Track unit or to arrange hiring one of our available units please complete the short form below or call 01302 638 465.
Pre-Hire Duty of Care Conformity Pack
At Vac-Ex we believe in a fully transparent operation which is why before deployment all of our hired units come with a Pre-Hire Duty of Care Conformity Pack. This pack will be made available to all clients prior to our hired operated units attending the site and will include the following information;
Plant Operator Details
- Name
- HGV Licence
- Competency Certificates – CPCS
- Sector Specific Certificates;
- Nuclear Site Pass Holder
- NRSWA Streetworks
- Safety Critical Medical
- National Grid Person – Substation
- EUSR Shea Gas
- EUSR Water
Vehicle Details
- Registration
- MOT
- Road Tax
- Insurance Certificate
- Road Worthiness Inspection
- In-House Machine Audit
Company Certifications
- Waste Carriers Licence
- Company Liability Insurance
- FORS GOLD Certificate
- ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
- ISO 14001:2015 Certificate
Working with
The Vac-Ex Difference
Expert Advice
Our sales and service team have decades of experience in vacuum excavation, being the original operators in the UK. Take advantage of his expertise with free advice when preparing for any job.
Let's get the project specified correctly, first time.
I don't just want a vacuum excavator, I want people to work with me to come up with the right way of doing the job. That's what Vac-Ex do.
Project Manager - Utilities Company
Elite Operators
We select candidates and give them our highly developed in-house training programme, so they become the best accredited operators in the industry. Our operators will work in partnership with your team to get the job done safely and efficiently.They will explain what they are doing, how long it will take and work with me rather than just longing out the process to fill the time. I know then it will be done properly.
Construction Manager - Framework Contractor
